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92 Rhythms
FESTIVAL
PROFILE:
SYDnEY
FESTIVAL
WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
7-29 January 2017
WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL?
All over Sydney! There are over 30 venues used that
encompass inner Sydney, Parramatta and as far west as
Blacktown and Campbelltown. Everything from well-
known venues like Sydney Town Hall, Sydney Opera
House and City Recital Hall to Hyde Park, national Art
School and even a suburban car park!
WHAT TYPE OF FESTIVAL IS IT?
Sydney Festival is an international arts festival covering
both free and ticketed events and the best in theatre,
visual arts & installations, dance, cabaret & comedy, opera
& classical, circus and talks & workshops.
PUNTER NUMBERS?
Around 500,000 people attend Sydney Festival each year
HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN RUNNING?
The first Festival took place in 1977. 2017 will be our 41st
Festival!
STORY BEHIND HOW THE FESTIVAL STARTED?
Sydney Festival was originally conceived by the Sydney
Committee, the nSW State Government and the City
of Sydney with a view to attracting people into the city
centre during the holiday month of January.
WHAT MAKES YOUR FESTIVAL SPECIAL?
The incredible breadth of programming, the variety of
venues, the large array of accessible and inclusive events,
and of course the amazing atmosphere generated across
the whole city!
TELL US ABOUT A FAVORITE FESTIVAL MOMENT?
When nick Cave & The Bad Seeds performed and
curated a full day of live music on Cockatoo Island as
part of Sydney Festival back in 2009.
MOST ExCITED FOR WHICH PERFORMER AT YOUR
FESTIVAL THIS YEAR?
Can I pick two? nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are coming
back and the legendary Yann Tiersen will also be
amazing!
TELL US THE TOP 5 BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO @
YOUR FESTIVAL?
1. Visit the Meriton Festival Village in Hyde Park – 2
stages, delicious food, bars, free and ticketed music,
cabaret, circus, comedy and much more!
2. The Beach at the Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve -
Swim in a sea of over 1 million white balls. You’ve
got to see it to believe it.
3. 1967 Music In The Key Of Yes – a concert at
the Sydney Opera House celebrating and
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1967
referendum. Featuring Leah Flanagan, Dan Sultan,
Adalita, Stephen Pigram and more.
4. St Stephen’s Uniting Church will host 6 live gigs
including Wafia, Dori Freeman, Moses Sumney and
Circuit des Yeux.
5. Alim Qasimov Ensemble – Rarely heard traditional
Azerbaijani music described by The new York
Times as “simply one of the greatest singers alive”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE MISSING OUT ON AND WHY
THEY SHOULD GO?
Sydney Festival is synonymous with enjoying Sydney in
summer!